People are sharing their Abortion stories on Twitter

22 September 2015

People are sharing their Abortion stories on Twitter

A social campaigns has captured tens and thousands of supporter’s worldwide. #ShoutYourAbortion calls on women to share their experiences with abortion in a bid to stop the stigma. Still a contentious issues as it is illegal to get an abortion in Ireland, it has evoked some emotional responses. Over 60,000 women have shared their experiences so far. The impact is tangible and visible in the responses, both positive and negative. It is a topic that commands a lot of attention and emotion.

It originated as a campaign to lobby the US House of Representatives after they controversially voted to remove federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Here are some of the most evocative and powerful tweets.